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Concern in Kenya after toxic chemical stolen from toppled lorry

Authorities warn sodium cyanide can be lethal after pots of the chemical were looted from a lorry.

Morocco’s Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history

Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympic Games.

Morocco’s Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history

Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympics.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Why Nigerians are praying for the success of a new oil refinery

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.